Pittsburgh rolled out of bed Friday to a blanket of patchy fog and mist, with temperatures hovering near 52°F at local observation sites. The thickest soup settled into river valleys and low-lying neighborhoods, while most of the city just felt damp and mild instead of chilly.
Skies should start clearing by mid-morning, and forecasters expect temperatures to climb into the upper 70s, with a high near 79°F this afternoon and northwest winds around 0–10 mph. Tonight is on track to stay mostly clear with a low near 54°F. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, high pressure will keep conditions dry and seasonable into early next week.
Afternoon Commute
By the time the workday winds down, mostly sunny skies should make for a smooth evening drive and good conditions for anyone with outdoor plans. Winds look light in most neighborhoods, with a few breezier pockets along the ridgelines and near the airports, where gusts could briefly reach about 20–25 mph.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday is expected to stay sunny with a high near 73°F, and Sunday is set for more bright skies with a top around 77°F, lining up nicely for parks, patios, and Memorial Day weekend outings. Forecasters say the dry stretch likely holds into next week, with highs generally in the 70s and the potential for a warmer day by Thursday.
If you are heading out early, plan on a light layer for the cooler start, and do not forget sunglasses. By midday, sunscreen will come in handy as the sun gets stronger. For now, it looks like a calm, sunny run of weather compared with the recent unsettled days.
